Adjusting and Accepting
Two months ago, I was hit with some shocking news. After experiencing several bouts of vertigo, a severe case sent me to the hospital for which I spent the whole day.
The news that rocked me was delivered by the ER doctor after I completed a MRI. "I have some bad news," he began. "You have a brain tumor."
All I could do was stare at him. Then I cried. Since then I have been told that the tumor is benign but as with anything that creeps into the body that shouldn't be there, the possibility of it growing is always there.
Since the diagnosis, I've moved forward with my life. After all, I have other books that I've begun to write besides my ongoing series, The Fat Girls Club. There are trips to be taken this fall and book signings in the works. I have a grandson that I must witness taking his first date to prom, his graduation from high school and college, his first heartbreak as well as road trips we have to complete.
In other words, I still have a life to live and I plan on living it well.
The news that rocked me was delivered by the ER doctor after I completed a MRI. "I have some bad news," he began. "You have a brain tumor."
All I could do was stare at him. Then I cried. Since then I have been told that the tumor is benign but as with anything that creeps into the body that shouldn't be there, the possibility of it growing is always there.
Since the diagnosis, I've moved forward with my life. After all, I have other books that I've begun to write besides my ongoing series, The Fat Girls Club. There are trips to be taken this fall and book signings in the works. I have a grandson that I must witness taking his first date to prom, his graduation from high school and college, his first heartbreak as well as road trips we have to complete.
In other words, I still have a life to live and I plan on living it well.
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Kathleen
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Jun 20, 2019 08:26AM
I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis I have had a severe bouts of vertigo as well, but they haven't said I have anything as serious as a tumor. I pray you can get medication that will help you. It's the worst feeling ever.
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Thank you for your wonderful comment. As of yesterday, everything is stable. I will have my second opinion with a neurosurgeon in July for his feedback on all my tests. As long as there is no growth, I'm happy because that means it will not press on other brain functions. As I stated, I plan to push forward with my writing and to live my best life. I will also pray for your bouts of vertigo to lessen because that feeling is so disturbing.Thanks again Kathleen and have a wonderful summer!
